Everyday Beans Podcast - Mostly About Coffee and Other Stuff

• Tasting Sweetness: A Coffee Brewer's Perspective

  Send us a textIn this episode, I explore the complex concept of sweetness in coffee and what it really means to coffee enthusiasts. Using an interactive conversation with an AI assistant, I dive deep into how sweetness is perceived, balanced with acidity and bitterness, and how it varies across different roast levels. I share my personal observations that sweetness tends to be more evident in medium and dark roasts, while often remaining elusive in lighter roasts.Throughout the episode, I discuss practical approaches to experiencing and appreciating sweetness in coffee, including how brewing methods like immersion brewing can tame acidity in light roasts, and how espresso can amplify the subtle nuances of flavor. Listeners will learn how to develop their palate by comparing coffee flavors to fruits, understand the relationship between extraction levels and sweetness, and discover techniques to help medium and dark roast drinkers better appreciate lighter roasts.For good tasty coffee, check us out at: everydaybeans.comFor tips, tricks and still trying to figure it out: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-beans

  12/6/2025  

  24:38
• Coffee Revelations: The Clarity Project Update

  Send us a textIn this episode, I dive into my ongoing "clarity" coffee journey and share what I've learned so far in 2025. I discuss my experiments with different roast levels, particularly my challenge with light roasts and Nordic-style coffees. While I'm still not a huge fan of light roasts, I explain how I'm planning to experiment with slightly longer development times to see if I can extract more sweetness while maintaining a light profile.I explore the complexities of acidity in coffee, water quality's impact on flavor, and my realization that it's perfectly fine not to enjoy every coffee—even popular ones. Throughout the episode, I reflect on my personal preferences for medium and dark roasts that provide balance in the cup, my stubborn approach to brewing parameters, and my philosophical questions about this journey. Listeners will gain insights into the nuances of coffee tasting, the value of personal preferences in coffee exploration, and how to find their own path in the sometimes overwhelming world of specialty coffee.For good tasty coffee, check us out at: everydaybeans.comFor tips, tricks and still trying to figure it out: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-beans

  07/6/2025  

  17:52
• The Price of Passion: Coffee Journey Reflections

  Send us a textIn this episode, I explore the fascinating relationship between money and coffee - two elements that are fundamentally intertwined in our lives as coffee enthusiasts. I dive into how our financial decisions influence our coffee journeys, from the equipment we purchase to the beans we select. I reflect on my own path from store-bought coffee to specialty brewing, roasting my own beans, and acquiring various pieces of equipment along the way. Through personal anecdotes, I examine the sometimes excessive nature of coffee gear acquisition and question when we should pause to consider if our purchases are truly enhancing our experience or simply feeding an addiction to novelty.I challenge listeners to reflect on their own coffee journeys and ask themselves important questions: Are you happy with your current path? Are your purchases purposeful or impulsive? What aspects of coffee truly bring you joy? This episode encourages coffee lovers to be more intentional about their spending and to focus on what genuinely matters to them in their relationship with coffee, whether that's pursuing clarity in flavor, exploring new brewing methods, or finding their perfect cup without breaking the bank.For good tasty coffee, check us out at: everydaybeans.comFor tips, tricks and still trying to figure it out: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-beans

  04/6/2025  

  17:01
• When Light Isn't Light: Coffee Roasting Subjectivity

  Send us a textIn this episode, I delve into the subjective nature of coffee preferences, particularly focusing on light roast coffee. I share my recent experiment with light roasts and the interesting conversation I had with a coffee friend from the Netherlands who challenged my understanding of light roasts. I discuss how coffee roasters often create profiles based on their own preferences rather than what customers might expect, leading to significant variations in what's labeled as "light," "medium," or "dark" roast.I explore how each person's coffee journey is unique and how personal preferences ultimately dictate what we enjoy. I emphasize that being in a place of exploration and wonder with coffee can be more fulfilling than getting caught up in technical details and measurements. Listeners will learn about the different perspectives in coffee roasting, how to approach coffee with an open mind, and why trusting your own palate is more important than what's written on the coffee bag.For good tasty coffee, check us out at: everydaybeans.comFor tips, tricks and still trying to figure it out: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-beans

  31/5/2025  

  17:01
• The Light Roast Challenge: Finding Balance in Acidity

  Send us a textIn this episode, I deep dive into my week-long experiment with light roasted coffees. I challenged myself to drink exclusively light roasts across multiple brewing methods—pour over, AeroPress, immersion, Moka pot—and share my honest findings. I explore my theory that light roasts struggle to deliver the sweetness that creates balance in coffee, instead offering complex layers of acidity. Throughout the episode, I taste three different light roast espressos (Colombian, Guatemalan, and Ethiopian) to illustrate my points and explain why I believe light roasts actually shine best in espresso form despite not traditionally being my preference. Listeners will learn about extraction percentages, how different brewing methods affect flavor clarity, and why it's valuable to understand coffee styles outside your comfort zone—even if they don't become your everyday preference.For good tasty coffee, check us out at: everydaybeans.comFor tips, tricks and still trying to figure it out: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-beans

  23/5/2025  

  18:07

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